On Becoming a Wine Nerd
In “On Becoming a Wine Nerd,” Robin Babb finds that the New Mexico wine world is not quite as exclusive as one might fear.
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Category: Wine
History and Hybridity
In a brief history of local grape growing and winemaking, Joe Scala talks with local growers and winemakers about the merits of hybrid grapes—and the challenges of working with them in a region long dominated by European vines.
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Crushing It in the Mimbres Valley
Michele Padberg visits with the D’Andrea family of Luna Rossa Winery to learn about their treasure trove of palate delights.
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Backyard Chemistry
Sheehan Winery has evolved from a backyard vineyard into one of New Mexico’s top-rated wineries.
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A Northern New Mexico Hideaway
Poised at the farthest reaches of northern New Mexico, surrounded by dramatic desert, is Wines of the San Juan winery.
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Vivác Winery
Vivác Winery, the 2022 Local Hero for Beverage Artisan, Wine, is situated in the oldest wine-grape-growing region in the United States and features vineyards near six thousand feet, four owners in one family, and a deep commitment to community.
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Black Mesa Winery
An Interview with Owners Lynda Burd and Jerry Burd Local Hero: Best Winery Photos by Stephanie...
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A Plea for Help for New Mexico’s Oldest Industry: Wine
An Op-ed by Michele Padberg Above: Budding grapevine. Photo courtesy of NM Wine. The wine industry...
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Casa Rondeña Winery
An edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business, or organization making a positive...
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Best Winery, Gruet Winery
an interview with Laurent Gruet, WinemakerPhoto by Stephanie CameronAn edible Local Hero is an...
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Bubbles in the Desert
When Laurent Gruet describes the process of making sparkling wine, it sounds less like a set of...
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Digging In with Chef Rocky Durham and Vivac Winery
In this episode we meet with chef Rocky Durham and Chris Padberg of the Vivac Winery in Dixon New...
Read MoreAnasazi Fields Winery
Last weekend, we were looking for a quiet couple’s adventure off the beaten path. When I found Anasazi Fields Winery online, I knew it would be the perfect afternoon trip out of the city. Just 30 minutes north of Albuquerque on I25 and a few miles east of on NM165, we were in the village of Placitas.
Read MoreFrom the Vine: Corrales Wineries
Corrales boasts many charming B&Bs, restaurants, and a sprinkling of farm stands, artist studios, antique shops, historical sites, and a couple of wineries.
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From the Vine: D.H. Lescombes
To Be Perfectly FrancOld World Wines Win in New Mexico Soil by Michele Ostrove Thirty-three years...
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